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How Crustastun works

 

Find out why electro-stunning is the kindest way to kill a crustacean.

 

The effect of the Crustastun on nerve activity in crabs and lobsters

 

An in-depth study on the effect of the Crustastun on the nervous system of crabs and lobsters by Professor Douglas Neil from the University of Glasgow.

 

Evaluating the effectiveness of Crustastun

 

Tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the Crustastun in achieving the required stun currents to induce anesthesia in the crustaceans

 

The anatomy of a crustacean

 

Not sure what all the fuss is about? Discover just how complex crabs and lobsters are.

 

Sentient behaviour of shore crabs being boiled – University of Bristol

 

Research carried out by the University of Bristol has highlighted how long it can take for crabs to die when subjected to the gradual heating method.

 

Killing of shellfish for human consumption

 

The Shellfish Network's factsheet details all the methods used to slaughter shellfish.

 

www.shellfishnetwork.org.uk

The welfare of crustaceans at slaughter

 

A report by the Humane Society of the United States. Author: Stephanie Yue, Ph.D.

 

www.hsus.org

Humane electrical stun / killing of Crustacea

 

The RSPCA believes that electrical stun / killing is the most humane and effective method for killing crabs, lobsters, crayfish and langoustines.

 

http://www.rspca.org.uk

Memorandum submitted by The Shellfish Network to Parliament

 

Shellfish suffer at all stages of processing from trapping, transport and storage to killing. Legal protection is needed at all of these stages.

 

www.publications.parliament.uk

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How Crustastun works

Find out about the leading animal welfare organisations that support Crustastun